Hi all, I’ve gone as far as I can with my research, exhausted all documentation and searches, and I’m hoping someone familiar with the area and history may be able to assist me.
My direct paternal 3x great-grandfather, Thomas Chester Agans was born 5 October 1810, reportedly from County Tyrone. He emigrated to America in about 1830 and family lore is that he and one brother came over on a ship carrying horses and probably jumped ship to stay in the US. It is also rumored that his parents may have died before he left Ireland. The name Agans, in its current form, does not seem to exist in any records in Ireland. I have nothing to verify that it could have been Agan or even O’Hagan. I have been unable to determine his religion (Protestant vs Catholic) so I cannot narrow down a search in church records. I am frustrated by my inability to find out about Thomas’ life and family before he came to America. This is a 20+ year endeavor and I don’t know how to proceed from here without actually traveling to County Tyrone. Any help or leads that could assist me further would be very much appreciated. Thank you, Erica Agans Lancaster
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